The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout match which will be shown in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "break" the American as the pair confronted each other to promote the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex two time unified title holder Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami's arena on December 19th.
Fighter's Attitude
"I plan to injure his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I'm going to genuinely try to injure him. That's my intention."
Respectful Interaction
Despite these statements, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically recognized for his theatrics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead targeted ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian turned down a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British rival Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he said.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
Still, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's largest financial successes, consistently making substantial financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in rounds four or five and stated he would derail the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the traditional confrontation, with their height and weight contrast evident, it highlighted just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the match is truly proceeding.
